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I established an LGBTQ+ scholarship at Ohio University to honor my friend. SB 1 forced me to move it off campus.

My decision was a direct response to current state policies that limit public universities’ ability to serve LGBTQ+ students openly and affirmatively.

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A photo of a performance taking place at Lebanon Pride is in full color. In front of the photo, Lebanon Councilman Mike Cope is in black-and-white with a screen filter, as if he is watching the performance.
Ohio council member encourages residents to surveil local Pride celebration

Lebanon Pride’s organizers say the official’s Facebook post could ‘jeopardize’ attendees’ ability to ‘feel very safe and welcome’

Ohio council member finally passes Pride Month resolution by beating another councilmember at her own game

Maple Heights City Council has voted down a nearly identical resolution every year since 2021

10 things LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know about in-person early voting

Voting as an LGBTQ+ person can be overwhelming, so we’re breaking down the process step-by-step.

Ohio Republican proposes election bill that could protect transgender candidates

Republican at the center of anti-transgender controversy wants to reform the election law that caused it

Vivek Ramaswamy earns an ‘F’ in LGBTQ+ rights; here’s a look at his track record

The Republican Ohio governor nominee has consistently supported anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and used transphobic rhetoric

Ohio Didn’t Lose My Daughter Overnight. It Lost Her One Decision at a Time. [COMMENTARY]

'We never wanted to become advocates. We became advocates because our daughter’s humanity kept becoming a political debate.'

Equality Ohio changes grade for Dr. Amy Acton from ‘A’ to ‘Pending’

Decision comes after Acton failed to support transgender athletes during an interview with the Toledo Blade

Ohio’s laws criminalize people living with HIV. This org is doing everything they can to change that.

From education to advocacy, Caracole in Cincinnati is wielding every tool at their disposal to help end the HIV epidemic.

Ohio middle school teacher launches effort to protect LGBTQ+ public school students from harmful laws and policies

Honesty for Mahoning Valley Education wants to activate communities to help stop ‘efforts to dismantle public education’

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